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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-12-25
4 MERRY XMAS!

Though the season just drawing to clo%
has been in many respects a hard one upon
the merchant as well as the farmer, feel li|
In some way, showing an appreciation ofth1
patronage which has been bestowed uponny1
establishment. My stock was large andVa1
RED, and, as consequence, have done mG7
than was really my share of the holiday0y
mess, yet the fact that have had the pleas
ure Indirectly of contributing to the hpq'
ness of an entire people, is worthy of recogM11
ton. AS token of appreciation, take tn3
means of wishing all a merry Christmas al
a happy New Year. Ibeg to assure you tAs]
I shall in the future. as in the past, during 1a1
holidays and at all other times, use my ~
most endeavors to furnish the best andne"H1
lines in crockery, glassware, queensWa.'I
etc., and on such close margins that noneND|
be too poor to buy.
G.. III. CURTIS. ]
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-12-25

been uccasioned by the severe cold spell To
day the weather is warm and clear
FEoM JEFFERSON.
SpeciAl Dispatch to the Examiner.
JEFFERSON, Tex, Dee. "a 1t commenced
showing this morning at > O'Clock and showed
for several hours coycriIg the ground several
inches deep The weather has moderated
and the Snow is melting fast.
AT TYLER.
Spec al 10 The Examiner.
TYLER Tex, Dec. 24--l'he heaviest snow
seen here for ten years fell last night
and this morning, amounting 10 six or eight
inches in depth The weather cleared off a,
10 O'Clock and now the snow is melting rap
idly.
Al wEATHERfORD.
WEATHERFoHp, Tea, Dee. "a. - Last night
about II O'Clock snow began fall g and by
4 O'Clock this morning had fallen to the
depth Of six inches. To-day has hccn warm
and most of the snow has melted away Thi.
will be great benefit b the large wheat croJ
in this section
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-12-25
MANNING IS DEAD.
The Secretary of the treasury Departs From
life at lao p, m, Yesterday

AlBASl, NY Dec "a Mr.. Manning is
stil living, but his vitality is 50 nearly ex-
haustcd, that his physicians say that while
hc may survive the day hrranuot live through
another night
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-12-25
Toys, Fancy Goods, Ornaments,

We complete stock dolls
buckets Kitchens stoves bureaus cradles china Wagons er
paints lotto old maid musical authors building blocks voclr @
mention
Weha elegant line ladies gents scarf pins and
albums fancy and avigmugH presents man woman children
uta al o. ZEN
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1887-12-25

ATtk
Aln,>l, y - Dee. a. 80 p m.-
Manning is dead
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
THE READING STRIKE.
A RATHER GLOOMY OUTLOOK FOR TIKI
STRIKERS.
The Employees Of the Road at Reading Hold Meeting
and Refuse to Stiks-Thsy Regard the
Strike as nl-Advised and
Hasty-Ths Situation.

READING, PA, December 26.-There
will be no strike of the Reading railroad
employees in this city. About $500 men
are employed in the company's shops here
They held a meeting yesterday but came
to no definite conclusion. Another meet
ing was held this afternoon. 1t lasted for
some two hours and there was much
public speculation as to what would
be the result. 1t has been
known for some days that there
was e conservative element in Reading
which thought strike ill-advised and i'm
practicable and not sustained by public
opinion. The convention was composed
of machinists, car shop hands, car inspec-
tors, hlackSmiths, engineers, and men
employed in every department OF traffic
on the Reading road and all those residing
in this city, After free expression Of
opinion, it was decided by q large
majority, not to engage in the strike on the
ground that it wss premature, too hasty
and entirely local in its character, and
should have been confined to Port Rich
mond alone. 1t was resolved, however,
that if the managers of the strike
should order its continuance else
where, to give it all the financial support
possible. General Manager Mcleod was
promptly informed of the conventions
action and messages containing the news
flew over the wires tonight wherever there
is Knights of Labor assembly. Mr. Nc
Leod regards the action of the company's
men residing in Reading as a straw, show
ing which way the strike will turn, but
everywhere else so far the men remain
solid for a strike The officials here were
busy to-day employing men to move traffic
tomorrow, and several hundred were
shipped tonight TO various points, where
they will be needed in the morning. The
officials claim that they have enough
hands to have everything working in
few days
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
DENNIS CORBETT.
A Prominent Member Of the Clan.Sa Gael
Passes Away.

A Prominent Member Of the CIan.SA Gael
Passes Away.
NEW YORK, December 26.-Dennis Cor
bett, one Of the most prominent and active
members OF the Clan-Na Gael, died yester-
day morning at his residence 10 this city.
He had suffered for nearly two months With
cancer on the tongue. In the beginning
Of November pimp!e appeared upon the
tongue ut its root. II was scarcely no
ticed for few day, but ii grew 20
much in sire and became 90 painful
that Drs. Kelly and McGrann were sum.
moned. Notwithstanding their earnest
efforts 10 prevent the growth Of the
malady, the cancer became. in a short
time, a. big "a an Egg. and Mr. Corbett
was unable to take solid food OF any kind
The swelling increased daily until the left
side OF the neck resembled bladder
Milk was the only food Of any kind that
the patient could assimilate. aud finally
he was unable 10 take scarcely a cUpful
of that at one time.
Mr. Corbett was one OF :he FeDians who
sought to invade Canada and was always
ready TO contribute TO measures for the
freedom OF Ireland. He was siI feet high,
and Of strong constitution. He seldom
smoked, and never drank liquor. II is
no, known bow he contracted his disease
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
CLEVELAND AND RANDALL.
A Conference Between the Ex-Speaker and
the President on the Tariff.


the President on the Tariff.
WASHINGTON, D. c., December 26.-
A statement is printed in local paper to-
day to the effect that there has been con-
ference between President Cleveland and
Ex-Speaker Randall on the tariff. Accord
ing to the story, Mr.. Randall called at the
White House by invitation Of Mr.. Cleve'
land, and that the subject Of the conversa-
ton was the tariff and the influence the
proposed abolition of the internal revenue
system would have on it. Mr.. Randall is
quoted as having said after the interview
that tariff bill would be introduced in
the House, bat will not atfect the indus
trial interests or disturb the business OF
the country.
at will pass the House." Mr.. Randall Is
quoted as having said, "and if it fails to be-
come law the responsibility will be with
the Republican Senate. 1t will provide Tor
the repeal of the tobacco and fruit brandy
tax. Therei is q misapprehension as to the
Presidents position on the internal revenue
question, and he may deem it necessary TO
send supplemental message to Congress on
the subject. He does not oppose the repeal
of the tobacco and brandy tax. Farther
more. he believes that the Internal revenue
laws are oppressive rs enforced under exist
ing legislation.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
The Coke situation.

PITTsBURG, Pa, December 26.-The
coke operators meeting tomorrow will
probably result in the formation OF a
stronger syndicate than the one re-
Gently disrupted, inasmuch as the
leading independent operators have
SIG nifed their willingness to be-
come members OF the new organization.
Tire II. c. Frick Coke company will not
he included in the new syndicate, hut no
opposition is expected from this firm. 1t
has large contracts with the Carnegies. who
own n majority of the stock In the Frick
company, and for this reason 1t is said the
Frick company will maintain an independ-
ent position.
1t is further rep0rtedi that Andrew Car
negie refused to enter into a combination
with the other coke operators, because 1t
might not be convenient for him TO carly
out the agreement in case Of strike
During the last strike he was placed IN a
position where he had to have coke, bis
steel interests being greater than his coke
interests, and he could we'll afford to sac
rifce a few hundred dollars in coke and
make it back in bis steel mills.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27

SPEAKING Ci Republican free traders, -
St1rs S,rator WurrJNG, of Illinois, is a
s,-5us iHsll,e ia p2iat His speech to
farmers N the tariff, published in this
m2ru:r2's REGIsrER, is remarkable doc
um.l.. and will repay a close perusal.
Senator WHITING Is An "old-time Repub-
lean. " having represented his constituency
in tie Illinois Legislature for the past
eighteen years. He evidently speaks from
practical experience, and the fact that he
spoke to an audience Of Illinois Repubh-
cans Is very significant. Senator WHITING
handles the subject in an entertaining,
bouely way, but with great skill, and Is
a~ radical Is HENRY WATTESON or Col
MORRISON. He stands precisely in line
with the Chicago Tribune, and-really, it
LOOKS As if Mr.. BLAINE had very few
friends in Illinois.
Aside from Senator WHITING's tariff
r.;erancss tae REGISTER wishes to call
attention to lis remarks on the methods of
ta>i.s farmers. The injustice of the
double taxation he complains of exists in
IVES. yirgiuia, and to that part of the
speech We wish to call the special attention
OF our State legislators.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
Mamma R~buLe. tn. Prince.

New YORK, December 26.--A special
cable to the Mail and ETprcss says: The
Queen has really written letter TO the
Prince Of Wales containing sharp rcbuko
to His Royal Highness for meeting a prize
fighter. The opponents OF the ring pro-
pose to Introduce bill in Parliament for
bidding the publication of reports Of prize
ights IN the newspapers"
In a private letter TO the Boston Herald,
T.. G. Holske, Sullivan's advance agent,
says: 81 am satisfied that John will never
get shy Mt Smith in the old style, he
cause nearly all ofthe English champions q
hackers now fancy Sullivan very much,
particularly since they saw him perform a,
st. James Hall Harry Bull ("Cbippy"
Norton), John O'Neill, John Percival and
other noted sports in England are pre-
pared TO back Sullivan against anybody
Tor any reasonable amount Of money"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27

enumerated can only be overcome by gov
ernmental action, we must demand IoI
our class a representation in Congress ana
in the General Assembly somewhat in pro
portion to our numbers. With law-maklDg
bodies thus constituted, the unjust and
unequal taxation indicated can be reme-
died. Railroads, grain elevators, stock
yards aud other kindred interests can De
regulated. We can
HAVE A VOICE
in tariff legislation and insist that our
rights and interests shall be considered as
well as those of the manufacturer. We
shall insist, when we have the opportunl-
ty to make ourselves heard, that the varl-
ous manufacturing industries shall not
stop production to enhance an extortionate
price.
at is time, farmers Of Illinois, that We
reasoned from our own standpoint. II gov
ernment bounties are legitimate it is time
the farmers were protected. But We do
not ask protection. We ask that the gov
ernment shall cease to give bounties to
other classes at our expense. Weask that
the government shall cease to leeislate for
mcnopolists who have already been FOO
long subsidized, and shall legislate for the
welfare of the majority. Our demand Is
simply Justice. In this demand we be-
lieve that not only the public interest
will be best served, but that the
now subsidized manufacturers will
reap rich reward. Small
profits and steady work will be better for
the mill owners and their operatives. We
believe that the time has come when
American skill and enterprise can compete
with the world. We believe that the lin
tied market of their own cOuntry-a result
of the present system-cannOt long remain
satisfactory to the manufacturing interest.
A worldwide market is the great need OF
the American manufacturer. Such world
wide competition will necessitate cheaper
goods, but continuous occupation will more
than compensate for all the loss. The
cheap prices at which farmers sell their
products will be compensated by cheaper
lumber, salt, coal, sugar, clothing, iron,
farm machinery and other necessarles.
In concluding, Senator Whiting made q
stirring appeal to farmers to insist on rev.
enue reform. Because they sold their
products so cheaply selfpreservation de-
manded that they must buy cheaply.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
The Men Firm,

PHILADELPHIA, December 26.-The
executive board of the employees of the
employees of the Reading road were in
session all day and evening. TeleCraphic
reports from Shamokin, Pottsville, Maho-
noy City, WilEamsport, Tamauqua and
other places were read, saying that
the men were still firm in their
intention to hold out. Ysrdmaster Keim
received a dispatch from the shop employees
of the company at Reading which read as
follows: A meeting of Knights of Labor was
held here this afternoon and the men
decided to remain at work. 4 committee
was appointed to go to Port Richmond on
No. express train, due at Philadelphia
at six o'clock, and endeavor to get the
men to resume work tomorrow.
The members of the Board did not
seem to regard the message, when sdown,
as being of much importance. A general
order for the men to cease work will be
sent out to morrow, doubtless. The men
in the mining regions have signified their
entire Willingness to follow the action Of
the strikers.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
A Long LiYk.
Death Of an Assd W.s, Virginia
Lady.

Death Of an Aged West Virginia
Lady.
There recently died at her home near
Sistersville, Tyler county, n lady who haa
lived under the administration of eysry
President since Washington. This yas
Mrs Sarah Mccoy. The Sisiersyil!o Dan
ocrdt sayg Of her:
She was born In Brooke county, W. Va
in 1888; she came 10 this place with her
fathers family Of twenty two children In
1906. She was the mother Of eight chill.
dreD, six Of whom are dead. Sbs bas been
q widow since 1885 A. a child ,he gath
cred wild flowers where The streets Of the
town now are. She attended school IN tho
old house, the very site Of which IL gone
-ensulied BY the river. She saw tho
keel boats float down the river, then n
narrow and deep stran. She
has ssen the fat baat supcr.
seded by the steamer, . masu!Geent float
ing palace. Again, shs saw the steamer
partially fall into disuse by tina railroad.
She has se4n the log cabin with its
purcheon Hoors replaced BY elegant houas
With carpeted floors and Zoe furniture.
The linsey diess has given place 10 silks
and sstina, and the bsodksTchief tied over
the bead IL replaced by the srti.tic hal or
bonnet. She has lived under every Pre,i-
dent u the United States from George
Washington 10 Grover Cleveland.
Sistefsville, she ssx planted IN tie vii.
derness when sks was child. and kuotesi
ground berries" among the corn, where
rsw stand substantial bouses and band
s0fne store4
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
)bstreperous Russisn Stu,

LONDON, December 26.-A dispatch
from st. Petersburg says that the Univer-
sity students there, being irritated by the
action Of the authorities in conGuipg them
to the University buildings, renewed tho
rioting The students deny that they are
sctuated by political motives. They say
that their aim is TO secure the dismissal
of the rector, the abolition Of the new
University statutes and the release Of the
students who were arrested during
the recent troubles. Professor Men
deljeff promised to impartially
report the affair TO the curator, whereupon
the project opened the doors, and the stu
dents dispersed quietly. The students are
not satisfied with Prof. Mendelieil's prom
Use, however, and have resolved TO send
petition TO the Gar.
NJ. Delianow, the Minister Of Public In
struction, has rendered his resignation. IL
has not yet been accepted, hut the Cznr IL
displeased with the Minister, and has de-
clined TO grant him an audience.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
The Reading Strike.

SHAMOEIN, PA, December 26 Two
freight trains were moved to-day in this
region on the Philadelphia and Reading
road. Their crews we're hcoted hy boys,
hut no other demonstrations were made.
A'small number Of conductors and brake
men will report for duty tomorrow, and
many engineers signify their intention TO
resume when called upon, claiming that
they are not Knights of Labor. 1t is be-
lieved the miners will strike if called upon,
although a number of them ar" not in
sympathy with the movement The Union
Coal Company, the LenOx Coal Company,
and several individual collieries will be
the only mines in operation in the region
should the Reading miners 20 out. The
strike is generally condemned in business
circles.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
A Monkey Did II.

MILWAUKEE, December 2G.-An Iron
wood, Mich, dispatch Gays that the best
part OF Wakefield, Wis, is in ashes.
Among the buildings destroyed are the
Wakefield bank, Haywood, Westcott &
Murray's large general store, postoffice,
jewelry store, Coliseum theatre, dozen
saloons and large number Os dwelling
houses, about forty buildings in all. A
great deal of merchandise was saved from
the burning buildings. The loss will reach
SlOO, 600. There was scarcely any in
surance and many families have been rem
dered homeless and penniless. The fire
was started in the Coliseum theatre where
a monkey overturned lamp.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
THE TREASURY.

A New Bank AuthoriEed-The Expectation
and Reimportation of American Pro
ducts.
WASHINGTON, d. c. December 90
The Controller of the Currency has author
lied the First National Bank Of San Luis
Obispo, Cal, to commence business with o
capital Of 500, 900.
Information has been received at the
Treasury Department that exporters mod
ify the form Of oath prescribed by the
regulations, in cases OF entries for draw
back on bags, by striking out the word
mot before the words ito be brought
back" SO that the entry shows an intent
exactly theopposite TO that contemplated
by the regulations. In letter to the
Collector Of Customs at New York, on the
subject, Assistant Secretary Maynard
says:
'It is understood that the exporters con-
slider such a course to he iustitiable IN view
of the decision in the case Of Balfour against
Sullivan, that bags Of an American manu-
facture may be returned free Of duty, not
withstanding the payment OF the drawbacks
at the time Of expectation. As there Is
nothing in said decision to authorize the
payment of draw back on articles exported
with the intent and for the purpose OF being
returned TO the United States, and as ac'
cording to the views expressed by Attorney
General Brewster, a shipment OF merchan
disc to foreign T ort with the intent Of re
turning the same, is not an expectation
within the contemplation of the revenue
laws, the department concurs with you II
the opinion that the entries in question
should not be reeeiI ed and consequently
that no drawback can be allowed on bag
covered by such entries"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
SHREWD CAMERON.
He Advises Republicans Not to be too Co
fident on the Tariff Issues.

He Advises Republicans Not to be too Con.
fdent on the Tariff Issues.
PHILADELPHIA, December 90. - The
Times has the following dispatch tonight
from Washington:
Senator Cameron will pass several days of
the present week at Harrisburg, returning
in time to participate in the New Year
calls. In speaking of the political situation
and outlook he said:
81 think that the President made mis-
take in his message, but do not share in
the opinion so commonly and, it might be
said, unthinkiDgly circulated that it
night defeat his nomination. Mr.. Cleve-
land will be the nominee Of the Democrat
ic party next year unless something should
transpire not now anticipated. There is
no one else upon whom, the Democrats
could so thoroughly unite their strength.
In New York he will get the full Demo-
cratic vote. That means severe anu
doubtful contest there, and certain defeat
if We fail to poll not only our own hut
more than our own vote. If our friends
think we are going to have walk over,
they may be very much surprised when
the time comes"
In the tariff issue the Senator said:
"When the people, mean Republicans
say that the President has ruined his
chances of re- election by his message, il
would be we'll to bear in mind that this is
q large country, with many interests and
varied opinions. We, at this moment. find
some of our staunchest Republican jour-
nails taking issues with the opinions ex-
pressed by some Of our own leaders against
the doctrines of the Presidents mes
sage. Wnen q leading Republican news
paper takes occasion to caution its party
to proceed slowly in criticising the Presi-
inent's message, we have q practical illus
tration of the diversity of opinion on a
question which now promises to he lead
ing issue. But we can point to stronger
indications-the loss of the control of the
Minnesota delegation in Congress on this
very question, in 1886.
1--WE must not think that the defeat of
President Cleveland is foregone cOnclu-
sion, on account of his position on the
tariff.
1T is long time before the campaign.
Many things may occur iu the meantime.
A compromise measure may be passed in
the House, which may be concurred in by
the Senate. The tariff may then not be "a
leading issue at all. We then will be
compelled to make our contest on some
other issue. In fact old issues have been
worn threadbare. 1t looks as if the people
will demand something new"
The Senator indicated very clearly that
the Republicans would be at q great dis
advantage in the coming contest, and oven
with entire harmony and cooperation in
their ranks, stubborn conflict would be
inevitable. He does not believe in under
estimating the element of strength which
the adversary may develop in the contest.
They will have the control of the maChin-
cry of government, which always carries
weight. They will also have the prestige
of success, which generally carries the
floating vote, unless some exceptionally
potent reasons divert it towards the mi
uOrity,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-27
The President at Albany.

NEW YORK, December 26.-President
Cleveland, five members Of his Cabinet,
and Private Secretary Lamont reached
Jersey City at $50 p. NJ, twenty minutes
behind schedule time, on their way to Al
bsny, where the party will attend the
funeral of the late ex.SecretaIy Of the
Treasury Daniel Manning. The Pullman
car which brought them from Washington
was taken up in the Pennsylvania depot
by new engine and ballast car, run of
on the track of the West Shore road, hauled
to Weehawkin and attached TO the West
Shore train, which should have left for
Albany at 9:l5, but which was held for
the President and his party. The trip
from Washington was uneventful, except
that the heavy travel caused delay in
starting from Philadelphia.